Kiwanis Park

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Kiwanis Park

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Opens U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Peck Project site

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Kiwanis Park
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Campsite Fees
Fees, reservations, changes and cancellations are handled through Recreation.gov.
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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Best Time to Camp at Kiwanis Park

Summer visitors will appreciate the natural air conditioning provided by mature cottonwood canopies, offering cool respite when temperatures climb. Come autumn, these same trees transform the landscape into a golden wonderland, their leaves catching the light like scattered coins. If you're planning to explore the reservoir's more remote reaches, check conditions first—spring rains and winter weather can turn backcountry access roads into impassable challenges.

Spring (Mar-May)

Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.

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Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.

Fall (Sep-Nov)

Beautiful fall colors, cooler temps, quieter campgrounds. Ideal for peaceful trips.

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Off-season, limited services. Check for closures before visiting.

Planning Tips

    About Kiwanis Park

    Nestled in the shadow of the historic Fort Peck Dam, Kiwanis Park offers a front-row seat to where engineering marvel meets wild Missouri River beauty. Whether you're seeking developed amenities near the dam or a more secluded experience along Fort Peck Lake's winding shoreline, you'll find your perfect basecamp among towering cottonwood groves and tranquil fishing ponds.
    Camping is a highlighted recreation activity in the Fort Peck Lake area; the reservoir contains both developed recreation areas near the dam and numerous primitive, first-come-first-served camping areas around the lake. Kiwanis Park is located just below Fort Peck Dam within this larger system of developed and primitive sites.
    Historical SignificanceYou're standing where history runs deep—literally and figuratively. Lewis and Clark paddled past these very shores in 1804, charting unknown territory for a young nation. Fast-forward to 1933, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt authorized what would become the first dam in the upper Missouri River Basin, bringing hope and employment to thousands during the darkest days of the Great Depression. Workers arrived from across the country, transforming the landscape and creating the massive Fort Peck Lake you see today. The on-site Interpretive Center and Museum brings this remarkable story to life, weaving together tales of ambitious engineering, natural history, and the people who built a dam against all odds.
    Weather and SeasonsSummer visitors will appreciate the natural air conditioning provided by mature cottonwood canopies, offering cool respite when temperatures climb. Come autumn, these same trees transform the landscape into a golden wonderland, their leaves catching the light like scattered coins. If you're planning to explore the reservoir's more remote reaches, check conditions first—spring rains and winter weather can turn backcountry access roads into impassable challenges.
    Natural Features and SceneryAncient cottonwoods stand sentinel here, their massive trunks and spreading branches creating cathedral-like spaces where dappled sunlight dances on the forest floor. Three fishing ponds—including the aptly named Winter Harbor—offer quiet contemplation and excellent angling opportunities. The Missouri River flows just beyond, its waters released from the dam's base with impressive force. Paved nature trails wind along the riverbank, perfect for morning walks when mist rises off the water, and in autumn, the cottonwoods put on a spectacular show, their leaves turning brilliant gold against impossibly blue skies. Beyond it all stretches Fort Peck Lake's vast shoreline, promising adventure and solitude in equal measure.
    Geological RegionLocated in the Upper Missouri River Basin, the park sits at the gateway to the dramatic Missouri River Breaks—a landscape of eroded badlands, coulees, and prairie where the river has carved its story into ancient sedimentary rock over millions of years.
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    Campsite details

    Total Campsitesnull campsites
    Recommended CampsitesAreas near and around the dam offer paved roads, electricity, showers and playgrounds; other areas around the lake are more primitive with gravel roads, picnic tables and vault toilets. Three miles of paved nature trails are available for walking and wildlife viewing.

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    Primitive
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    Reservable
    Reservations are not allowed

    Site layoutMix of developed campground facilities near the dam (paved roads, electric hookups, showers, playgrounds) and more primitive sites elsewhere (gravel roads, picnic tables, vault toilets). Shaded cottonwood groves and ponds are interspersed throughout the area.
    Reservation PlatformsRecreation.gov
    Walk-in AvailabilityThe Fort Peck Lake area includes numerous primitive first-come, first-served camping areas; specific walk-up availability for Kiwanis Park is not specified.
    Cancellation PolicyAll changes and cancellations need to be made through www.recreation.gov.

    Activities you can enjoy

    The Fort Peck Lake area, including Kiwanis Park, offers a wide range of outdoor recreation centered on the reservoir and river corridor: boating, fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking, biking, sightseeing, picnicking, photography and disc golf.
    Hiking
    Three miles of paved nature trails wind along the Missouri River and through wooded areas; the trail area is noted as popular for birding and wildlife viewing.
    Fishing
    Fort Peck Lake is recognized for walleye fishing and also supports sauger, smallmouth bass, lake trout, chinook salmon and northern pike; the lake has 1,500 miles of shoreline and the site area includes three fishing ponds (including Winter Harbor). The introduction of cisco in 1983 is noted as improving game fish size and numbers.
    Biking
    Biking is listed among popular recreation activities around Fort Peck Lake; paved roads and trails in the dam area support biking and sightseeing.
    Boating
    Fort Peck Lake provides extensive boating opportunities on a large reservoir with many recreation areas and shoreline access for watercraft and water-based recreation.
    Wildlife viewing
    The nearby Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge, the Leo B. Coleman Wildlife Pasture (bison herd), and the Missouri River Breaks provide excellent opportunities to view deer, elk, bighorn sheep, pronghorn and numerous bird species; the trail area is popular for birding.
    Cultural and Educational Programs
    The Fort Peck Dam Interpretive Center & Museum offers displays including wildlife dioramas, aquariums, dinosaur fossils and dam construction history and is open Friday through Monday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
    Water Sports
    Provides access for water sports and boating on Fort Peck Lake
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    Campground rules

    • Pets are not allowed

    Hazards

    General hazardsAccess roads to some remote areas may be impassable in inclement weather. The area is adjacent to hunting lands and wildlife habitat (deer, elk, bighorn sheep, pronghorn), which may present seasonal hazards.

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    Humidity: 96%
    Wind: 3.4 mph
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    Proximity to water featuresLocated just below Fort Peck Dam on the Missouri River; immediate access to Fort Peck Lake shoreline and three on-site fishing ponds including Winter Harbor.

    Campground Map

    Kiwanis Park
    Driving directionsFrom Nashua, MT: travel on Highway 117 south for 10.5 miles, continue straight onto Yellowstone Rd for 1 mile and the park will be on the left. From Glasgow, MT: travel on Highway 24 south for 18 miles to Fort Peck Dam. Turn left onto Highway 117, travel 2.5 miles, turn right at intersection onto Yellowstone Rd, continue 1 mile and the park will be on the left. From Interstate 94 (Glendive/Circle exit): take MT Highway 200 west to MT Highway 24 north 55 miles; turn right onto Yellowstone Rd, drive 1.5 miles and the park will be on the right.
    Accessible via MT Highway 117 and Yellowstone Road from Highway 24 and Interstate 94 (MT Highway 200).
    Nearby places
    Nashua ~10.5 miles via Highway 117
    Glasgow ~18 miles to Fort Peck Dam then 2.5 miles on Highway 117 plus 1 mile on Yellowstone Rd
    Glendive/Circle I-94 exit then ~55 miles on MT 24 plus local roads (distances provided to turnoffs and roads in facility directions).

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